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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: Marc on August 28, 2014, 11:02:05 PM
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Do the copper coated pellets do the trick for avoiding lead contact? I have been shooting H&N Greens, but want something heavier.
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Why do you think you need to avoid contact with lead pellets? The danger of lead poisoning is way over blown now days. The truth is that as long as your not eating them there's nothing to worry about. There is a issue if you have really young children or a bunch of chickens around because they might eat them but short of that don't waste your money.
Bryan
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Have to agree with bbv13 post. But if you feel like spending the extra $ for the copper coated,, I tried a tin of the H&N FTT Power .22 and they've proved to be very accurate.
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Lead problems are more pertinent in confined areas like indoor ranges when shooting powder burners. It not only comes from bullet fragments, it MAY also be found in primers. If not lead, then other toxic items like mercury could be present. I know this was a concern some years ago but I don't know if it has been addressed in modern primers or not.
The amount of lead transferred in air gun shooting is quite small. Washing your hands in cold water after a session should cover all bases.
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I have been a paint maker for 25+ years, and we used lead in our paint until 2011. The lead has had little effect on me. The only thing I noticed is I have grown a fourth leg, but the wife is not complaining. :)
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of all the places I've had my fingers, the least of my worries would be lead pellets.*LOL*
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I have been a paint maker for 25+ years, and we used lead in our paint until 2011. The lead has had little effect on me. The only thing I noticed is I have grown a fourth leg, but the wife is not complaining. :)
I think you've had some brain damage. because your threshold for not getting more guns in none existent. ;) ;) ;D ;D
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;) ;D ;D I agree with what DD798 said ( I know before you respond Pot calling Kettle black) ::) ::) :P :P :P
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Do the copper coated pellets do the trick for avoiding lead contact? I have been shooting H&N Greens, but want something heavier.
AWsome answers you´ve gotten so far...... :o :o :o
Yes they do! http://www.hn-sport.de/en/products/air-gun-pellets/hunting-and-field-target/field-target-trophy-power.html (http://www.hn-sport.de/en/products/air-gun-pellets/hunting-and-field-target/field-target-trophy-power.html)
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For me, both of my guns have brass barrels so I'm not taking any chances. ;) ;)
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The truth is that as long as your not eating them there's nothing to worry about.
Bryan
ROFL... Still laughing.....
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I shoot those copper coated pellets in one of my rifles because they shoot well and my fingers stay clean. I'm not really worried about the lead though. I do think it wise to wash your hands after doing a bunch of shooting, but even with that I don't think you are actually getting that much lead on your fingers anyway.
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I have been a paint maker for 25+ years, and we used lead in our paint until 2011. The lead has had little effect on me. The only thing I noticed is I have grown a fourth leg, but the wife is not complaining. :)
Your looking good in the picture, I love your hair. ;) ;D
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Spitting coffee all over my phone!!
I had something relevant to say on this subject......but nevermind.....I need another cup a coffee!!
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Washing your hands after handling lead is a good idea, and avoiding eating, drinking, smoking and touching other parts of your body while handling lead and other toxic substances is a good idea also.
Why not use less toxic ammo? Why not use ammo with a coating that reduces or eliminates your exposure? Amazing to me that some of you guys will drop $1,000 + on an air rifle and then cheap out on ammo.
Agent Orange didn't seem so bad in Vietnam until years and decades later folks exposed to it got all sorts of interesting and deadly diseases. There are hundreds of examples. Reduce your risks .
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Pretty sure I can speak for a few others in regards to the comment about ' cheaping out' on pellets.
I won't use them because they are no where near as accurate as lead pellets. Period.
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Pretty sure I can speak for a few others in regards to the comment about ' cheaping out' on pellets.
I won't use them because they are no where near as accurate as lead pellets. Period.
Are copper clad lead pellets less accurate than plain lead pellets?
Is it always the case that non lead pellets are less accurate? Which ones have you used?
Not trying to be a contrarian but curious.
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The copper coated pellets only shoot well in one rifle I own, but H&N FTT shoots better in that rifle. Do not worry about lead, as most pellets are coated as it is.
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Pretty sure I can speak for a few others in regards to the comment about ' cheaping out' on pellets.
I won't use them because they are no where near as accurate as lead pellets. Period.
Are copper clad lead pellets less accurate than plain lead pellets?
Is it always the case that non lead pellets are less accurate? Which ones have you used?
Not trying to be a contrarian but curious.
:D I'm sure that although some of the answers were frivolous we all take the topic seriously. The greatest risk of lead poisoning comes from ingesting it not casual contact with the skin. That is why young children are at higher risk from things like paint chips with a lead content. Another risk is airborne lead dust . When we shoot pellets the risk if both sources is close to non existent. Not 100% risk free but close and if care is taken there should be no problem with long term exposure. How's that for serious. So unless you are behaving like a 3 year old and chewing on the pellets that you don't load into your rifle brain damage is not a high risk factor when shooting AG's bigger risk of brain damage looking down the barrel of a cocked and loaded rifle with the safety off. ( I tried to stay serious but couldn't help myself). ;D ;D ;D
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Pretty sure I can speak for a few others in regards to the comment about ' cheaping out' on pellets.
I won't use them because they are no where near as accurate as lead pellets. Period.
Are copper clad lead pellets less accurate than plain lead pellets?
Is it always the case that non lead pellets are less accurate? Which ones have you used?
Not trying to be a contrarian but curious.
:D I'm sure that although some of the answers were frivolous we all take the topic seriously. The greatest risk of lead poisoning comes from ingesting it not casual contact with the skin. That is why young children are at higher risk from things like paint chips with a lead content. Another risk is airborne lead dust . When we shoot pellets the risk if both sources is close to non existent. Not 100% risk free but close and if care is taken there should be no problem with long term exposure. How's that for serious. So unless you are behaving like a 3 year old and chewing on the pellets that you don't load into your rifle brain damage is not a high risk factor when shooting AG's bigger risk of brain damage looking down the barrel of a cocked and loaded rifle with the safety off. ( I tried to stay serious but couldn't help myself). ;D ;D ;D
It is no fun dancing with Linda Lou and then looking down a .44. Now that is lead poisoning. :(
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The black staining on your fingers from handling pellets isn't even lead, it is the graphite agent that they use in the manufacturing process to keep pellets from hanging up in the machinery. it is a lubricant in other words, and it is not lead dust.
That said, if you want to shoot copper coated pellets, then feel free to experiment and see if you can find a flavor that renders accuracy that suits you.
I only have one rifle that will shoot them accurately, the Beeman FTS plated variety, but it shoots several pellets accurately as well. None of my other rifles, even the ones that like the H&N FT pellets, will shoot them well.
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I tried FTT Power and Baracuda Power in all my guns and found no joy at all.
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I'm surprised all guns don't have a "Lead poisoning warning" nowdays!
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Lead balloons aside, wash before eating or drinking. Be careful not to breathe or ingest particles and be especially careful of oxides on old or recovered ammo.
When I'm shooting in the field or on the range I use lead pellets sensibly and have no worries whatsoever. I use coated and nonleaded pellets in and around the house. The latter are about as accurate as thrown rocks.